Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already.

This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way!

BEST WISHES GLADIATORS

Thank you, thank you!!

Did a little shopping today, my step daughter (to be), Brett and I are going to be starting a new workout class, so I needed some new workout clothes. When I pulled it off the shelf I was thinking it looked too small. My 9yr old says "it looks too big Mom." Well, it fit just right! Here's a pic...

Shoot, looks like they might show up sideways....

Guess they aren't sideways, LoL!

Bought these for the office today. I will not be eating any!

you are strong!! it is getting harder to not have "just one bite" of things.....so so so hard.

Bought these for the office today. I will not be eating any!

I'm so happy I found this group again. In the beginning, this group was my absolute rock. I'm doing well. Off most of my meds, not being treated for Diabetes at all any more. Since I first went to my surgeon, I've lost 107 pounds. Now, I lose very slowly, but I am totally okay with that. I went to the doctor, well, his PA, and she told me I had to stop losing so fast. Imagine that. Things have been hard here as my neighbor's 8-year-old daughter was raped and murdered by another neighbor, a 15-year-old boy. I ate too much at first, but my food of choice was blueberries! People were talking about yogurt and fruit. That's absolutely my favorite food. I have it for Breakfast every single day. I love FAGE 2%. I gave up the non-fat because i realized I needed to be eating more fat. Every single day I wake up amazed that I can get out bed. I look at my size 10 pants and am sure that I cannot possibly fit into those tiny things. I've learned how to shop for clothes, though I have to admit it was very traumatic at first. My arthritis remains bad, but I go to physical therapy three times a week, and my legs are getting better. Everyday I am totally grateful that I had my surgery and that I have totally hung in there for almost ten months now. I won't lose this group again. I hope everyone is doing well. With love, WG.

OK. I have a good problem... I have an interview scheduled - and absolutely NO clothes that fit! I haven't worn "work" clothes since May because I was working at the restaurant on the Cape!

So, gladiators. - send prayers for successful suit shopping. And, more important, fingers crossed for a great interview.

@@Shadow427 when is the interview? I hope you were able to find something to wear over the weekend.

10 months post op i reaches goal of 150 and lost 151lbs im feeling great snd so happy these are pics of my purto rican vacation

Bronx... You are smoking hot!

Pink... Interview went very well... Got a classic Calvin Klein grey suit in a size 16!!!! I was a 28 a year ago! Interview went well... They have two others to interview.

The best part of the day.... I stopped to have lunch on the way home and a very nice man asked me out! And, the date went great. Yeah me!

@@Bronxmerci OMG HOTTIE!! You have NO skin!! amazing!!

@@Shadow427 I can see you looking sharp in that suit feeling amazing! That guy knew, you knew you were a catch! congrats on the interview and the date!!

Hey ladies been mia for a little while. I love seeing all the great progress on everyone. I am now down 143 pounds. I have started exercising and am signed up for my first 5K in Denver September 19th. I look at my old pics and do not want to ever go there again. I was at a stall for a little while but I was not eating as healthy either. I am back on track and 28 pounds from my goal weight. I will not weaken!! Love you all!

ME!!!

@LisaCO---My gosh girl!! You don't even resemble your before picture!! You look 20 years younger too! Great job!! I'm so excited for us all!!!

@PinkPolkadot619---

you are strong!! it is getting harder to not have "just one bite" of things.....so so so hard.

Bought these for the office today. I will not be eating any!

Thanks!! We had these darn cupcakes left over for about 5 days.....I did end up taking a bite of one. Honestly, one bite was enough. I DO NOT want to be sick, I HATE that feeling of being nauseous, so it stops me from eating junk a lot!

So week 1 of college is done! I absolutely LOVE it!! I'm so excited! I just wish I didn't have to work full time, so I could go to school full time and be done sooner!!! I just want to get out there and be working in the field NOW! LOL....

I FINALLY started an actual workout class. My step daughter talked Brett and I into going with her. Holy crap! I may have lost 97 pounds, but I am SO unbelievably out of shape!! Wowzers!! I've been using the handicap rails in any public bathroom I can to help me sit down and get up, my legs are SO sore, LOL! But I need to get in shape and build some strength and muscles, so it'll all be good!

I lost a few more pound in the last week or so. So my original goal was 160. Websites out there show more like 117-140.

So I chose my next goal to be 150.... I'm at 152 this week. Yeah!!

Hope you're all doing well! I'm loving all the pictures you're sharing!!!